Merkley Remarks at FY27 Interior Department Budget Hearing with Secretary Burgum
governments and Tribal schools for: road repair, agriculture, firefighting, job training, and more. “For Tribal school construction alone
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Wyden Sounds Alarm on Trump Kneecapping Fire Preparedness Ahead of Historic Wildfire Season
pressure campaigns to leave public service, 1400 qualified firefighting personnel left the Forest Service in the first year … administrative roles, but they are trained, qualified firefighters who can be called up in particularly bad fire years
Oregon Airports to Receive More Than $27 Million in Federal Investment
support tourism, and maintain vital air access for firefighting, medical transport, and regional aviation services. We are grateful
Oregon Airports to Receive More Than $27 Million in Federal Investment
support tourism, and maintain vital air access for firefighting, medical transport, and regional aviation services. We are grateful
Amid Record-Low Snowpack, Wyden Presses Trump Administration Over Wildfire Preparedness Ahead of Fire Season
directly to a reduction in wildland firefighting personnel, and fewer acres of hazardous fuels treatment during cooler, wetter … staffing cuts led to a reduction in wildland firefighters, and directly resulted in fewer acres being treated
Ranking Members Heinrich, Klobuchar, Merkley, Huffman, Pingree, and Colleagues Call on Secretary Burgum to Halt Creation of Unified Wildfire Agency, Citing Dramatic Cuts at the Interior and Concerns with Fire Mismanagement
from land stewardship. The Trump Administration has restructured firefighting efforts in the DOI without transparency and the necessary … authorize the transfer of U.S. Forest Service firefighting functions to the Department of the Interior. Any such transfer
Merkley, Salinas Lead New Bill to Hold ICE, CBP Accountable for Abusing Americans’ Constitutional Rights
their right to due process, including a wildland firefighter from Keizer who was fighting a wildfire in Washington
Ranking Member Merkley: Interior-Environment Funding Bill Boosts Wildfire Resiliency, Water Infrastructure, and Climate Investments in Oregon and Across the Nation
taking on wildfire and smoke threats, supporting wildland firefighters, modernizing our water infrastructure, and fulfilling our trust
Merkley Statement on House & Senate Negotiated Interior-Environment FY 2026 Appropriations Bill
Points & Highlights – Protects Full Funding for Wildland Firefighting Supporting Federal Wildland Firefighters:The bill provides funding … series for federal wildland firefighters to prevent a devastating pay cut for the firefighting workforce
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Celebrate SRS Reauthorization for Rural Oregon Counties
watersheds, and ensuring there are police officers and firefighters to keep rural communities safe,”Merkley said.“Extending
Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Celebrate SRS Reauthorization for Rural Oregon Counties
watersheds, and ensuring there are police officers and firefighters to keep rural communities safe,”Merkley said.“Extending
Merkley, Marshall Launch New Bipartisan Effort to Unlock Federal Support for Hazardous Cleanup Following Wildfires
public lands,train the new generation of wildland firefighters, andpromote collaborative forest management. A one-page summary
Wyden Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program
watersheds, and ensuring there are police officers and firefighters to keep rural communities safe,” said Merkley. “Extending
Wyden, Merkley Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program
watersheds, and ensuring there are police officers and firefighters to keep rural communities safe,” said Merkley. “Extending
Wyden, Merkley Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program
watersheds, and ensuring there are police officers and firefighters to keep rural communities safe,” said Merkley. “Extending
Merkley, Klobuchar, Heinrich, Colleagues: Trump Staffing Cuts at Forest Service Threatening Wildfire Prevention Efforts Across the U.S.
write with significant concerns regarding the persistent wildland firefighter staffing shortages at the U.S. Forest Service, leading … many as 27% of Forest Service wildland firefighting positions remained vacant. The steep decline in hazardous fuels reduction
Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Cleanup Toxic Waste to Protect Military Families and Local Communities
issues, and more. The use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam at Department of Defense (DOD) facilities, and related
Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Cleanup Toxic Waste to Protect Military Families and Local Communities
issues, and more. The use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam at Department of Defense (DOD) facilities, and related
Merkley, Wyden Announce $28.5 Million to Strengthen and Defend Oregon Communities from Wildfire Threats
space. This in turn provides added protection for firefighters as well as increasing their likelihood for successful suppression
Merkley, Wyden Announce $28.5 Million to Strengthen and Defend Oregon Communities from Wildfire Threats
space. This in turn provides added protection for firefighters as well as increasing their likelihood for successful suppression
Wyden Helps Secure the Release of Oregon Firefighter from ICE Facility
helped secure the release of an Oregon firefighter, Mr. Rigoberto Hernandez, who wasarrested by U.S. Border Patroland subsequently … about what happened to me and the other firefighter. So many people stepped up to help
Wyden, Colleagues Demand Reinstatement of Critical Wildfire Preparedness Program
essential training to women considering careers as wildland firefighters or fire management professionals. Its elimination will harm recruitment … efforts at a time when firefighters are needed more than ever. “The WIWF program was established
Merkley, Colleagues: Trump Administration Must Do More to Protect Wildland Firefighters from Dangerous Smoke Exposure
demand the Trump Administration ensure federal wildland firefighters are adequately protected from wildfire smoke as these heroes risk … people and our public lands. “Every day, wildland firefighters risk their lives to combat wildfire and keep
Wyden, Merkley, Dexter Announce More Than $2 Million for Wildfire and Watershed Resilience in Mt. Hood National Forest
fight for more resources to support wildland firefighters, increase resilience, and protect Oregon’s beautiful outdoor spaces.” “Oregonians
Wyden, Merkley, Dexter Announce More Than $2 Million for Wildfire and Watershed Resilience in Mt. Hood National Forest
fight for more resources to support wildland firefighters, increase resilience, and protect Oregon’s beautiful outdoor spaces.” “Oregonians